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Michael "Mick" McCarthy
1949 - 2022
Michael "Mick" McCarthy
1949 - 2022
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Mick was born on November 18, 1949, to the late Michael Joseph McCarthy Jr. and Joan Marie McCarthy nee (Watts). Eldest son of seven survived by Christine (Geoffrey) Powers, Laura (Bob) Dick, Dana (Charlie) Jones, Kenneth (Dawn) McCarthy, Marianne (Rick) LaMartina, and Kevin McCarthy. Nephew of William Watts and Gloria Hennecke. He was a beloved uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many.
He attended and graduated from Riverview Gardens High School in 1968. Following graduation, he enlisted and served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge, he finished his studies and earned his bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1975 from the University of Missouri-Rolla. After graduation, he began as an engineer at the Magma Copper Company in Tucson, Arizona. Mick loved to explore the great outdoors. He was a proficient hiker and skier, and even earned his pilot's license. Bilingual in Spanish, he moved to Mexico City where he attended Universidad de las Americas. Upon return to the US, he earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University in 1979. From there, Mick moved to Topeka, Kansas to work for BNSF as a metallurgist. His academic pursuits did not end there, however. In the late eighties, Mick moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas for law school, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas' School of Law.
Mick was always a leader, the first in his family to graduate from college. He was compassionate and kind, which was shown by his adoration for children and dogs. He will be remembered for his intelligence and sense of humor. Always a big smile and the best laugh. Mick loved his family and friends, and they loved him. He never forgot a birthday or anniversary. He will be missed dearly.
Burial graveside at Jefferson Barracks, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, those that wish to make a donation in Mick's memory please consider donating to:
Warrior Canine Connection
14934 Schaeffer Rd
Boyds, MD 20841
Warriorcanineconnection.org
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